Tesla's Energy Policy team supports the company's objectives by engaging key stakeholders on a broad range of policy platforms, including legislative, municipal, business development and regulatory matters to support solar energy, energy storage, energy manufacturing, and deployment. The Managing Energy Policy Advisor will be responsible for federal policy, searching for, responding to, and assessing potential local and regional business relationships and partnerships. The Managing Policy Advisor will have a focus in federal engagements including with all Federal Agencies, and Congressional officials.
Responsibilities
- Supporting regulatory and legislative policy proposals at the federal and regional level
- Developing and negotiating policy proposals and business development opportunities, advocating on behalf of Tesla to parties, stakeholders, and federal/regional leaders, as well as engaging community, industry, and related organizations
- Enable/Educate internal partners on regulatory compliance requirements for energy management and procurement
- Build strong relationships with regulators, peer companies, and trade associations and their staff members to advance the company's goals and objectives
- Support regulatory and legislative policy proposals at the state and regional levels including providing oral and written testimony
Requirements - Degree in relevant field or equivalent experience
- 8+ years' relevant work experience in the electricity or energy industry and 4+ Federal Affairs experience
- Deep knowledge of electric utility regulations, regional transmission system operations, and interconnection rules
- Impeccable communication and presentation skills, both writing and speaking - ability to communicate effectively to a wide range of individuals
- Highly structured individual with affinity for business models, financial modelling, optimization, and creative thinking
- Highly energetic personality with an ability to function autonomously in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities
- Proficient with Microsoft Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
Compensation and Benefits Benefits
Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:
- Aetna PPO and HSA plans > 2 medical plan options with $0 payroll deduction
- Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits
- Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both have options with a $0 paycheck contribution
- Company Paid (Health Savings Account) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Aetna medical plan with HSA
- Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- 401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits
- Company paid Basic Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions), and Paid Holidays
- Back-up childcare and parenting support resources
- Voluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insurance
- Weight Loss and Tobacco Cessation Programs
- Tesla Babies program
- Commuter benefits
- Employee discounts and perks program